Project Director - Data Center

Role Description

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Project Director - Data Centers to be the head of all project activities, holding overall accountability for the successful, congruent delivery of the program, with the primary objective of ensuring the integration of all construction project partners, systems, business structures and practices, harnessing the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value for the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitors overall performance of project / account / client cradle to grave, in harmony with Operations Manager and or Market Leader.
• Meets established Sales/Gross Profit goals for Project(s) / Account(s).
• Takes action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risks and project financial performance within Project(s) / Account(s).
• Develops, documents, and executes business strategy for Project(s) / Account(s).
• Leverages Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs, and processes per the Baseline.
• Acts as a rain maker and is responsible for identifying and securing new clients and driving client satisfaction.
• Understands Competitive Intelligence and how to position Gilbane within Project(s) / Account(s).
• Leads and actively participates in pre/post award activities including go/no go, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, contract negotiations.
• Monitors safety results on all projects and, in collaboration with Safety Director, implement corrective actions when needed.
• Drives and leads Employee Engagement and Retention for Project(s) / Account(s).
• Models efforts for Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Belonging, Community Impact and Engagement, Community and embodies Gilbane’s Core Values.
• Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans.
• Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales.
• Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision.
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• LEED Accredited highly preferred.
• Data Center experience is highly preferred, but not required.
• 25+ years’ building construction experience.
• Previously sat at the top of an Integrated Project Delivery scheme.
• Experience of working as Construction Manager at Risk & Design Build.
• Experience of commercial construction and R&D projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flawless knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery philosophy and method.
• High levels of technical construction acumen.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Able to identify and adapt best leadership and communication style to achieve best results from diverse team with different levels of communication styles.
• Able to articulate understanding of the broad impact of decisions within the project and effectively direct key stakeholders appropriately.
• Able to model active listening skills and extract information.
• Able to cultivate an environment of trust, hard work and teamwork.
• Able to communicate as effectively in spontaneous or unrehearsed settings as in prepared ones.
• Personal values align with Gilbane’s core values: integrity, tough mindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, entrepreneurship.
• Passionate about a collaborative culture.
• Passionate about safety.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills every day.